Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th April 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Palm Sunday 

13th April 2025

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATHS: Bried Mannix, Clara Road; Con O’Leary, San Francisco & Cullen.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 12th April, 2025:    PALM SUNDAY

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Breda O’Leary, The Square;  Nancy Murphy, Gurrane;  James Murphy, Castletownroche & Millstreet.

Sunday 13th April, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30a.m. William O’Leary, Dromnahilla

ANNIVERSARIES: Monsgr. Micheál Manning; Bridget Collins, Cockhill; Anthony (Mr. O), Sr. Margaret & John Manley, The Square & London; Patrick O’Donnell, Liscahane; Dan Breen, Killarney Road; Peggy O’Sullivan, Rathduane;  Fr. Tim Buckley, Toorbonia; Anne Harmon, Ardfert; Murt Kelleher, Kilcorney.

Mass Intentions for next week:

Saturday 19th April:

Millstreet   9.00 p.m. Easter Vigil – Mass for People of the Parish    

Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday:

Cullen    9.30 a.m.              

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Patie & Seanie Murphy, Cloghoulabeg.       

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Monday (14th):  Funeral Mass for Bried Mannix, Clara Road at 11.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday for Arthur & Kitty Moynihan, Flintfield at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday for Kathleen Devoy, Laois at 10.00a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday in Millstreet Church from 10.30a.m. to 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY Tuesday night in The Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.  

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 13th April: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/(087) 2401331. Sunday 20th April:  Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948

 DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

The Divine Mercy Novena will commence after Good Friday ceremonies (at 4.00p.m) and will continue for 9 days at 3.00p.m. in the Church finishing on Divine Mercy Sunday (27th April). On Divine Mercy Sunday there will be Confessions at 2.30p.m. and the Chaplet will begin at 3.00p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th April 2025”

Bried Mannix, 18 Claragh Road, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Bried Mannix, 18 Claragh Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On Thursday the 10th of April 2025, Bried passed away peacefully at Kanturk Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Dan (deceased) and dear mother to Bridget, John, James Daniel,
and Seán, sister to Lucinda and Seán, Mary and Anne, Pat and James (deceased), beloved grandmother of Chanelle, Jack, Kate and Conor, Daniel Joe and Jack, Ben, Annabelle and Alfie, great
grandmother to Max .

Sadly missed by her daughters in law Noelle, Colette, Ashley and Jenny, son in law Stephen, grand daughter in law Linda, and grandson in law Loui.
Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Sunday 13th from 6pm to 8pm.
Reception into St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Monday 14th for 11am Mass, followed by burial to St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family flowers only please , donations in lieu to Kanturk Community Hospital.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link here.

Repeat of “Radio Treasures” Tonight at 9.45pm to 11.30pm

First broadcast on Tuesday, 8th April 2025 on Cork Music Station there is a further opportunity this Friday, 11th April to listen to the Repeat of “Radio Treasures” from 9.45pm to 11.30pm.  Many Listeners had requested a second chance of hearing the broadcast so we’ve now decided that the Tuesday broadcasts will be repeated on Fridays.   Happy listening!  (S.R.)

The Millstreet Studio of Cork Music Station from where we broadcast our weekly “Radio Treasures” programme.  (S.R.)

Mary Doody 2nd Anniversary

Mary’s 2nd Anniversary occurs in the 13th April 2025.

Forever loved and missed by her loving family
Declan, Son David, Daughter in-law Elaine and her adorable grandchildren Sophia and Dylan.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” “Grief is the price we pay for love.” “It is not the length of life, but the depth of life.” “When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping.”

Millstreet Vintage Club upcoming event

Sunday 13th of April, Eircode Challenge and Mystery Tour hosted by Millstreet Vintage Club. Starting in Cafe Aroma, Millstreet (P51 V3HH). Start time between 10:30am & 12noon

Entry fee is €20 with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Ireland.

Everyone is welcome with any year or model of car. It is not a race, A fun & enjoyable day with prizes for different categories to be won.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event and prizes include fabulous hampers.

This is the first time a Vintage Club has undertaken this challenge and we are looking forward to the day so why not join in on the fun and participate in the event for a beneficiary charity.

Each car must have a driver and a passenger to calculate the route Eircode by Eircode so a smartphone is essential with access to WhatsApp & Google maps.

Any questions/ information needed don’t hesitate to contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873

Looking forward to seeing ye there

 

Magnificent Response to Daffodil Day 2025 Fundraising

We thank Phil Sheehan for the truly uplifting update on the fundraising total relating to Daffodil Day 2025 in Millstreet.   The hugely impressive amount has reached €7,775.00 which is a superb credit to the many very generous Donors and to the wonderfully dedicated Daffodil Day 2025 Volunteers.   The Irish Cancer Society is so greatly appreciated for its all-important work and the success of this year’s fundraising is clear evidence of the widespread heartfelt support for this highly praiseworthy Society.

We thank dedicated Daffodil Day 2025 Volunteer Phil Sheehan for this wonderfully uplifting update on this year’s fundraising. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Millstreet May (7th) Workshop – Re Ignite Your Career Options

Reignite your career options

The next Workshop  will take place on the 7th May.

 There is more information on this workshop within the general registration area.

 On the poster below is the general link & QR code into all workshops and Millstreet can be selected for registration.

Millstreet Registration can also take place via the link  https://form.jotform.com/SECAD/millstreet-2

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email    info @millstreetdaycentre.ie

 

Andrew (Andy) O’Riordan, Clenrath – Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Andrew (Andy) O’Riordan
Clenrath, Cullen
Acknowledgement and First Anniversary
Andy’s wife Cora, sons Andrew and Cornelius, daughters-in-law Emma and Tara, grandchildren, his sisters, brother, all his extended family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our great loss. Thanks to Dr. M. Casey, his G.P., to those who visited him in C.U.H., to those who visited our home and brought food, to those who attended his removal, Requiem Mass and burial, people who travelled long distances and to those who attended to the farming duties over the sad days of the funeral. Thanks to all who sent floral tributes, Mass cards, perpetual enrolments, phone calls, letters of sympathy, comforting condolences on R.I.P and those who gave to Penny Dinners. Thanks to Canon John Fitzgerald, Fr. Bertie Doherty, Fr. Pádraig Kennelly and Fr. Michael Kelleher (Clomacow) for the concelebrated Requiem Mass, to Margaret (Sacristan) and Phil, Evelyn and Sharon for their help and guidance, to Jerry Doody, Margaret Dennehy for their singing and music.
To David Tarrant, Elaine and Declan who carried out the funeral with such respect, dignity and professionalism, to the grave diggers Ryan and Séamus. To Murphy Cullinane and Timmy Twomey for stewardship, to Sergeant Paul for traffic control. To Connie Hickey and the Wallis Arms for the catering.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for you all.

A Royal Welcome for Nowegian Visitors at Malpaso Bar

We thank Ronan Galvin for very kindly sharing a special image of the royal welcome accorded to a group of Norwegian Visitors who called to Brian O’Sullivan’s “Malpaso” Bar at Main Street, Millstreet on Tuesday evening, 8th April 2025.    Gunn Karin Johnsrud pictured to the left of Brian O’Sullivan first came to Millstreet in 1995 and has been a regular visitor since then to Millstreet. Tap on the photo to enlarge.  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Features Independence Museum, Kilmurry

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Bere Peninsula….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 8th April 2025.  Our many usual features plus a selection of Interviews recorded at Kilmurry’s Independence Museum during Saturday’s “Emigration Conference”.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

The Speakers and Organisers of the Emigration Conference at Kilmurry’s Independence Museum on Saturday. Special thanks to Dr. Con Kelleher, Macroom (pictured first from left) for the very kind invitation to the highly prestigious event.
Terri Kearney of Skibbereen Heritage Centre chats with us at 10pm.

At 10.15pm we hear Mary O’Mahony’s very interesting interview. Mary is Chairperson of Kilmurry’s Independence Museum.

At 10.15pm we hear Mary O’Mahony’s very interesting interview. Mary is Chairperson of Kilmurry’s Independence Museum.
Colm Cronin sang some wonderful songs during the Conference at Kilmurry.
Eily Buckley recently featured with members of the Begley Family on the Repeat of the TG4 2022 series.
The hugely impressive new footpath recently put in place at Drishane Road as far as Coole Cross.
Ukrainian Organist, Oleksii Shemshur, played magnificent music including Bach during recent weekend Masses in Millstreet.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features Independence Museum, Kilmurry”

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

It was decided at Friday’s AGM that membership fees would be unchanged for coming year

2025 Membership

Family €25
Adult €20
Juvenile (under 18) €15
Senior Citizen €15
Please pay subscriptions to the Club AIB Bank Account 
IBAN: IE77 AIBK 9361 5421 723266
BIC :AIBKIE2D

After paying please TEXT  086 879 0777 with your NAME and amount of SUBSCRIPTION paid. Otherwise Club will have no record of your membership.

Eily’s Report – 8th April

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

The count down is on for all our young people who are due to be confirmed  on tomorrow Wednesday,  April 9th and our Bishop Ray Browne will be a very busy man to get through them all. 88 in our own church representing Millstreet, Cloghoula and Cullen starting at 11 am and at 3 pm almost 40 in Derrinagree taking in Dromagh. Confirmation was always regarded as a very big step compared to First Holy Communion. A time when they received the Holy Ghost to fill them with enlightenment for the future. A time to take a pledge  a promise to God to stay away from certain things. It used to be intoxicating drink, but as I said last week now its drink, drugs and gambling. We wish them all the best of luck and God’s Blessing on their big day and hope that they and their families will enjoy their family gatherings afterwards.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 8th April”

Irish Red Cross – Looking for Volunteers to give Therapeutic Hand Care

Irish Red Cross looking for volunteers to give

 Therapeutic Hand Care  in the care facilities of Millstreet area.

 

The Irish Red Cross community support team is well established in Millstreet/ Kanturk Community Hospitals. We would like new members to join our team.

 

Full training will be given, and one becomes a member of Irish Red Cross.

Safeguarding and garda vetting will be provided.

 

No past experience is needed, and volunteers will be trained to give a thorough and safe therapeutic hand care and massage to residents in the local hospitals and other venues in our locality.  Provision of the service can help promote a sense of wellbeing for clients and a regular friendly visit from a local community volunteer.

 

The relaxing effects of the massage is very beneficial, especially for those with painful or stiff joints, it can improve flexibility and suppleness, boost morale of patient and it’s a means of communication through touch and spending time with the person is the most valuable aspect of the service.

 

We also get involved with other events locally or regionally.

If you are interested in finding out more about this established service in our area,

please contact

Margaret Crean on   087 2212864 .

 

 

Dan Murray, The Rise, Bishopstown, Cork & Macroom

The death has occurred of Dan Murray,  The Rise, Bishopstown, Cork / Macroom, Co. Cork.

MURRAY (The Rise, Bishopstown, Cork & late of Ballina, Toames, Macroom, Co. Cork): On April 6th, 2025, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family, DAN (former Principal of Ballincollig Community School), beloved husband of Sheila (née Lucey), loving father of Deirdre, Lucy, Michael, Vincent and Fergal, predeceased by his parents Nell and Michael, loving brother of Nellie Finnegan and the late Mary, Peggy, Joan, Síle, Michéal, Connie, Jer and John.

Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his loving wife and family, sons-in-law John and Janusz, daughters-in-law Siobhán, Oonagh and Brídín, his adored grandchildren David, Andrew, Aleksandra, Ailish, Adam, Mark, Daniel, Eóin, Karolina, Cillian, Ben, Conor, Abby, Dylan and Max, brother-in-law Dan, sisters-in-law Sr. Marian D.C and Eithne, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends, neighbours and the sporting community.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday (April 8th) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Wednesday (April 9th) in the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen Road which can be viewed Here

Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd.

Family flowers only, please.

Please leave your personal message for Dan’s family on the condolence section here.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

(Dan Murray was the highly regarded Principal of Millstreet Vocational School in the 1960s.)

Susan O’Sullivan (née Heelan), Mallow & Boherbue

The death has occurred of Susan O’Sullivan (née Heelan), Mallow, Co. Cork / Boherbue, Co. Cork.

Susan passed away tragically on March 30th 2025. Predeceased by her brother Seán. Beloved wife of Gavin and dearly loved mother of Mollie and Rowan. Forever loved by her parents Una and Gerard, her sisters Lorraine, Sinéad (O’Sullivan), Siobhán [Daly] and Roisín. Sadly missed by her parents in law Helen and Micheál, brothers in law Kieran, Liam, Adrian, Ronan and Michael, sister in law Stephanie, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Susan will repose at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherbue on Wednesday April 9th from 5.30 to 8 pm Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11 am may be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/boherbue followed by private cremation.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Susan’s place of work. Redclyffe Family Hub. Cork City.

http://www.goodshepherdcork.ie/family-hub

Messages of sympathy may be posted on the condolence link here.